Striped Scarf Vintage Knitting Pattern Freebie

by Debra // 12/13/2013 // 1 Comment

Knit a Quick Gift Do you need a quick Christmas present? This wonderful vintage Knitted Striped Scarf pattern can be done in a jiffy. You may even have enough yarn in your stash so you won’t have to go out... Continue reading →

Vintage Crafts and More - Oak Leaves and Acorns Crochet Placemat Pattern

Vintage Crochet Pattern Oak Leaves and Acorns Place Mat

by Debra // 09/06/2013 // No Comments

Autumn Crochet Is it feeling like Autumn where you live yet? If not, maybe this pattern will help bring in the cool weather of Fall. It’s a crocheted leaves and acorn place mat. The place mat measures 13 x 18... Continue reading →

Vintage Crafts and More - Sewing Instructions for Closet Accessories

Sewing Instructions for Closet Organizer Accessories

by Debra // 11/16/2012 // No Comments

Sewing instructions from a 1940’s sewing book, these are quick and easy accessories to brighten your closet. A Shoe Bag, Hanger Cover and Laundry Bag. Not only great for your closet, but perfect to make as gifts. The fabric called... Continue reading →

Vintage Crafts and More - Filet Crochet Pattern Reindeer in the Forest

Vintage Filet Crochet Pattern – Reindeer in the Forest

by Debra // 10/19/2012 // 8 Comments

Reindeer in the Forest Today’s freebie is another beautiful vintage Filet Crochet pattern of a Reindeer in the Forest. Originally a Chair Set that includes the chair back and arm rests, I could see this pretty scene framed with a... Continue reading →

Learn to Knit with this Beginner Knitting Manual

by Debra // 09/07/2012 // 2 Comments

Learn to Knit I’ve shared some great knitting patterns in the past, but what if you don’t know how to knit. Today I’m giving you the opportunity to learn. From a 1940’s Beginner’s Manual I’ve put together 7 pages that... Continue reading →

Exploring Filet Crochet and How To Use It Plus a Free Vintage Pattern

by Debra // 08/24/2012 // 9 Comments

Filet Crochet How to Filet Crochet ~ I’ve crocheted but never done Filet Crochet before. The vintage pieces I’ve seen look beautiful, but I thought not that easy to do. I decided my first step was some research. I’ve found... Continue reading →

Vintage Crafts and More - Crocheted Rag Rug Pattern

Grandmother’s Rag Rug Crochet Pattern

by Debra // 07/27/2012 // 1 Comment

Crocheted Rag Rugs Rag Rug Crochet Pattern ~ For today’s freebie I’m bringing back a tried and true craft, Grandmother’s Hand Made Crocheted Rag Rugs. The only tool necessary to make a crochet rug is a wood or metal hook... Continue reading →